Organised by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, the Beef & Lamb Championships are a true celebration of commercial beef and sheep from across Northern Ireland.
During the day there is an action-packed programme of showing classes and championships that sees top producers and new faces compete for prestigious prizes across three sections; cattle, calves and lambs. There are also young handler and Young Farmer classes to support up and coming talent in the showing circuit.
In the evening, all stock shown on the day is up for sale in a high-stakes auction. Here butchers, restaurants and industry leaders alike bid for the finest stock and rosette adorned champions.
This bustling show and sale is open to farmers and their families, agri-enthusiasts and students as well as potential buyers, butchers and top local restaurants.
Many of the stock shown at this sale feature on exquisite menus and in butchers' shop windows just in time for the festive period.
Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event from 9:30am to 9:00pm.
This year, the Show will include trade stands from Bank of Ireland, Connolly’s RED MILLS, Fane Valley Stores, farmdrive, Farm Families, Focused Hub, John Thompson & Sons Ltd, LMC, Mazzoleni Ireland Limited, Natural Nutrition, The Auld Forge, and the Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster,
All tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the event.
Adults: £13
Youth (12-17 year olds): £7
Under 12's: FREE (when accompanied by an adult)
RUAS Members: FREE when their valid membership card is scanned
The timetable for this year’s event is as follows.
FREE parking is available on site. Please enter the showgrounds via Gate 1 on the Halftown Road.
The Eikon Exhibition Centre endeavours to be as fully accessible as possible to all visitors.
There are a number of dedicated accessible car parking spaces available on a first come, first served basis. These will be signposted on the day of the event. There are also accessible toilets at the venue.
Catering will be available on the day to include a coffee dock, hot food and bar facilities.
No dogs are allowed onsite with the exception of assistance/guide dogs.
James May - Cattle Classes & Championship
Robert Graham - Ulster Housewife's Championship
Mark Gillespie - Breeding Heifer
Susan Campbell - Calf Classes & Cattle Young Handler Classes
Tony Mornin - Lamb Classes
Sophie McAllister - Lamb Young Handler Classes
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